Festival India Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika

Bhai Dooj 1945

Wednesday 7 November 1945

29588 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1945?
Bhai Dooj 1945 is on Wednesday 7 November 1945 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1945?
Bhai Dooj 1945 was 29588 days ago.
Is Bhai Dooj a public holiday in India?
No. Bhai Dooj is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Bhai Dooj 1946?
Bhai Dooj 1946 is on Sunday 27 October 1946.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1945 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali, closing the Diwali festival.

Significance

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, based on the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna.

How it is celebrated

  • Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers
  • Brothers give gifts and a promise of protection
  • Shared family meal

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dwitiya
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaShobhana
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
194419 OctoberThursdayView
19457 NovemberWednesdayThis page
194627 OctoberSundayView
194714 NovemberFridayView